Mission Statement

The SBTDC's mission is to improve people's lives and the competitiveness of Missouri businesses through research-based education and technical assistance to enhance Missouri's economy.

About the MSSU SBTDC

The Small Business & Technology Development Center at Missouri Southern State University is part of a nationwide network of SBTDC programs and is affiliated with and supported by The Robert W. Plaster School of Business Administration. Our local center was established in April 1987. The SBTDC provides existing and start-up small businesses in Jasper, Newton, Barton, Vernon, McDonald, Cedar, Dade, and Lawrence counties with consulting and training.

The SBTDC provides one-on-one counseling at no charge to area for-profit small businesses that are existing businesses or start-up companies. For additional information about the Missouri Southern SBTDC, please call (417) 625-3128 or go to www.mssutraining.com.

The Small Business & Technology Development Center at MSSU has provided training for owners, managers and employees of area businesses and industries since 1987. The SBTDC strives to be responsive and flexible in meeting the educational needs of the business community.

SBA Affiliation

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. The MSSU SBTDC is a University of Mo. Extension Partner.